Bill · S.Res. 590· Senate(119-SRES-590)
A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 1/28/2026
- Last activity
- 1/28/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S347-384)
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day." The measure aims to raise public awareness regarding maternal mortality, morbidity, and the disparities found in maternal health outcomes. It seeks to encourage various levels of government and health providers to take action to improve maternal safety and reduce adverse outcomes. Additionally, the resolution promotes initiatives intended to eliminate health disparities and ensure equitable maternity care practices. It also serves to honor individuals who have died due to pregnancy-related causes. Finally, it recognizes the necessity of making investments to improve maternal health and promote respectful care.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution aims to improve maternal safety, reduce mortality, and address disparities in maternity care for women.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution highlights the significantly higher mortality rates for Black women and calls for the elimination of these disparities.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill addresses the higher pregnancy-related mortality and preterm birth rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness of Health Risks: By designating a specific day, the resolution seeks to raise public awareness about maternal mortality, morbidity, and health outcome disparities (Resolution Section 2A).
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Call to Action for Safety Improvements: The resolution encourages the Federal Government, States, territories, Tribes, and health care providers to take action to reduce adverse outcomes and improve maternal safety (Resolution Section 2B).
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Focus on Reducing Disparities: The measure promotes initiatives specifically designed to address and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes (Resolution Section 3A).
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Promotion of Equitable Care: The resolution supports efforts to ensure that maternity care practices are both respectful and equitable (Resolution Section 3B).
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Recognition of Investment Needs: It recognizes the need for meaningful investments to improve maternal health and promote equitable practices (Resolution Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned or identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 1/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S347-384)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
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